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Why is it common to laminate the DTV visa, and can it be printed in a different format?
Why do you laminate the dtv Visa ? It is A4 format by standard. Do you print it in a smaller format?
Answer summary
The discussion revolves around why individuals laminate their DTV visas, with several commenters mentioning that laminated visas are easier to carry and last longer. Many suggest printing the visa in smaller formats such as A6 for convenience, likening it to the size of a passport. There is a mix of opinions regarding the necessity of having a physical copy, with some mentioning that the visa is linked to their passport and can be scanned without needing to show a printed document. Alternatives to laminating include printing the visa on clothing or not bothering with it at all.
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Breathtaki***********
I have mine A0 format and roll it up like a piece of carpet. They just wave me through.
DTV_Be*******
Mine is a sticker in my passport
Delightfu**********
Imagine being an adult and living in another country but being puzzled by this type of problem
TheEag******
I’ve had mine printed on a t-shirt which I wear whenever I travel
Frazer ************
i made mine A5, i just print one every 6 months dont bother laminating as i will just lose it anyway
Daryl ******
Visa is in your passport? Not a piece of paper
MagentaWa*********
If you enter the Visa’s number in the TDAC form then they will see it when they scan your passport. If you not enter the Visa number on the TDAC form then they will still see it since it is connected to your passport number. It is an e-visa. In the worst case you can show it on your phone but really don’t need to show it. Printing it out and laminating it is a big big BS.
MagentaWa*********
A3 would be the best, in 3 copies.
RedBlueb********
Actually...
I am considering printing on the front of my t-shirt...
I bet I'd walk through immigration without any questions... HAHAHA
I am considering printing on the front of my t-shirt...
I bet I'd walk through immigration without any questions... HAHAHA
RedBlueb********
MagentaWallaby8738 I'd print it A0... it's easier to see it
MagentaWa*********
RedBlueberry7135 I agree. And you could roll it up for transportation.
RedBlueb********
MagentaWallaby8738 as someone else already said: "the IO would love that..."
Ben ********
I'm thinking about having the QR code tattooed on my wrist, because I don't know how to laminate things and my printer is knackered
Lee-Ann *******
A6 , it fits in my passport easily, I also write on the back my Thai address and phone number
Michael ********
Yes 100% Laminated it
Immigration love it
Immigration love it
Knowledgeabl************
You don’t actually need to show it ,
I showed it the first time the guy barely looked at it , after that I’ve never had it ….
Wouldn’t waste the paper
I showed it the first time the guy barely looked at it , after that I’ve never had it ….
Wouldn’t waste the paper
Graeme ********
KnowledgeableRaccoon5198 I saw a guy in arrivals with one around his neck. Perfect height for showing the IO and less chance of losing it.
Knowledgeabl************
Wild I bet he wears it every day 🤣🤣🤣🤣 some proper clowns around hey
Kurt *************
Just google passport page size and have printshop copy and laminate that size
Winston ************
Yes I had mine printed in the smaller A6 format, then had it laminated. A6 is almost the size of a passport so it's easier to carry. I've been using this same laminate for over 2 years now. Laminating protects the paper and it lasts longer. In my opinion, it's better than printing every time I need to enter Thailand.
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